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Rory Fanning, Army Ranger Turned Activist, to Speak in Bridgeport

The former soldier will discuss his walk across America that raised money for Pat Tillman Foundation.

Bridgeport Girl Scout Troop to Host Thanksgiving Food Drive

The Bridgeport and Chinatown girls are banding together to bring food to needy residents.

'Big' Yoga Held Tuesdays at Benton House

The yoga practice is open to all levels.

Teens Help Get Out the Vote in Chinatown

A civic group has mobilized teens in an effort to register Chinese-American voters.

Benton House Hoops Tourney Set for Sept. 20

Teams are forming now for the fundraising basketball tournament.

Seniors Invited to Mahjong Social at Benton House

The Bridgeport group invites senior citizens to play games and socialize.

Benton House Garden Party Offers Fun for Kids

The Backyard Botany Garden Party includes garden tours, kids workshops and a barbecue.

Bridgeport Chili Cookoff to Benefit Teen Electronics Program

The area's best pro-am cooks will compete for bragging rights at this Benton House benefit.

Benton House, Nana Pair Up for Food Fundraisers

The restaurant will help host a series of fundraisers to support the century-old resource agency.

'Giant Flying Glitter Boobies' Pop-Up Art Gallery Coming Soon

An art student has raised enough money to create a mobile art gallery that will resemble giant breasts.

Thanksgiving Meals Being Served by Bridgeport-Area Churches, Groups

Local groups are welcoming homeless, elderly and lonely residents to community Thanksgiving meals.

Community Organizers on Vacant Lots, Buildings: 'Ugly Is An Opportunity'

A community forum in Bridgeport will focus on transforming vacant lots and buildings into useful spaces.

Benton House Sets Sights on Summer

An Art Bowl, Hunger Walk and summer party are scheduled to raise money for the food pantry program.

Benton House Rookie Robotics Team a Hit

Group's debut outing was a success, coaches and participants say.

Logan Square »

Beekeeper Expands Urban Farming Project After Tough First Year

Friday fundraiser in Logan Square aims to help Jana Kinsman's Bike a Bee pursue nonprofit status.

Top Stories

Downtown Twins Born At Roosevelt Red Line Station Have Names, Are Doing Well

And, no, they're not called Roosevelt and State.

Humboldt Park Humboldt Park's Puerto Rican Evacuee Welcome Center Opens Today

For most of November, it'll be open two days a week, between 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays.

Roseland Police Hiring Process Discriminates Against Blacks, Latinos: Ald. Beale

Data shows that while more blacks and Latinos applied to the CPD, most new officers are white.

Wicker Park Trek Bike Shop Coming To Milwaukee Avenue's 'Hipster Highway,' Bid Shows

The nation's largest bike maker is soliciting bids for a retail build-out at 1647 N. Milwaukee Ave.

Downtown Ald. Willie Cochran Collapses During City Council Hearing

Cochran was given CPR by 40th Ward Ald. Patrick O'Connor, taken to Northwestern hospital.

Chinatown Pistol Whipping of Sisters In Chinatown Part Of Larger Crime Spree: Police

The violent robbery could be connected to four other robberies in the area, police said.

The Loop 39 Phones A Day Are Stolen On Average In Chicago

We looked at the data behind thousands of cellphones reported stolen in Chicago since January 2016.

Dunning Drunken-Driving Victim Hopes Cop Charged With DUI Gets Probation: Court

Erin Mowry, 42, could be convicted of aggravated DUI for the July 2015 crash.

West Pullman Man Shoots Himself In Penis During West Pullman Robbery, Prosecutors Say

Terrion Pouncy, 19, was still hospitalized Thursday following surgery.

Logan Square Landlord M. Fishman's Move To Evict Logan Square Tenants Sparks Protest

The eviction notices "caught many families unprepared," activists said.

Noble Square Million Dollar Town Houses On Wicker, Noble Square Border Launch Pre-Sales

"The reception has been outstanding. We've had lots of interest and excitement," the listing agent said.

O'Hare Traveling For Thanksgiving? Midway, O'Hare Among Most Delayed Busy Airports

About 20 percent of O'Hare and Midway flights for Thanksgiving get delayed, according to a new report.